Religious Activities by Foreigners in China: New Restrictions from May 1

Posted on April 11, 2025 
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“On April 1, the State Administration for Religious Affairs published its Order no. 23, which offers a new comprehensive regulation of the religious activities of foreigners in China.

Most of what is included in Order no. 23 confirms provisions that were already in force …

Bringing books and religious materials from abroad is severely limited. If foreigners preach sermons in China, even if duly invited in accordance with the regulations, they should submit their ‘main content’ beforehand to Chinese authorities for approval. …”

– From Bitter Winter via Anglican.ink.